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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.48, 49,273.78 and 28,716.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.48, 49,273.78 and 28,716.88 is: 42,922.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.48 : 49,273.78 = 28,716.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.48/49,273.78 = 28,716.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.48x = 49,273.78 × 28,716.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.48x = 1,414,989,227.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,989,227.41/32,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,922.06

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